Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC
16457 Avenue 24 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 93610Plant Summary Information
Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC is ranked #17 out of 20 wood/wood waste solids power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC is comprised of 1 generator and generated 10.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2022 to March 2023.
| Plant Name | Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC |
| Location | Madera County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Last Update | Mar 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 49.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,882 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #113 out of 169 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #467 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 20 California Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC
Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC (56706) |
| Plant Address | 16457 Avenue 24 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 93610 |
| Utility | Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC (55953) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.10667, -120.2485 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2008 to Mar 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 49.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 25P023 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 120.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator AMPC Details Out of Service May 2008
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NP15 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NP15 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | May 2008 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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